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Two historic properties sell with help from downtown nonprofit
After months of work behind the scenes, two historic buildings in downtown Springfield have new owners after sales were …
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Rochester soaring behind right-hander Reagan Miles
ROCHESTER - Rochester High School senior Reagan Miles' comfort zone as a pitcher extends for miles and miles.Not so much…
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Illinois House rejects 'ban-the-box' law for college admissions
The Illinois House on Friday rejected a bill that would have blocked public colleges and universities from asking about …
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A La Carte: Smoothie King joining growing Jefferson St. dining scene
Tim and Cristine Everett first looked to the heavily developed Wabash Avenue and South Sixth Street when they began rese…
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Pritzker signs law barring local right-to-work zones
Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday signed legislation barring local governments from establishing right-to-work zones, areas wh…
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Secrets of a low-maintenance yard
With the right planning and wise choices our landscapes can require less work and still look great. The goal of an almost-maintenance-free yard is possible.
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Under the Dome Podcast: Graduated tax, future Chicago mayor visits
On this week's episode of Under the Dome, powered by The State Journal-Register, Bernard Schoenburg and Angie Muhs talk …
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Brainin, Jr. Blues seek redemption in playoffs
Max Brainin hasn't given up on his goal of playing NCAA Division I college hockey. But the Springfield Jr. Blues right w…
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Chicago mayor-elect tells Senate 'bold action' - including a graduated income tax - needed in Illinois
In her second consecutive day of addressing lawmakers at the Capitol, Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot on Thursday onc…
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GOP quick to criticize Londrigan after campaign kickoff
Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan formally kicked off her second effort to defeat U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, …
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Londrigan to take on Davis again in 13th
Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan of Springfield, who came within 1 percentage point of U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorv…
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UIS, advocates still debating feral cat issue
The University of Illinois Springfield is reiterating its ban on feeding non-domesticated animals, including feral cats,…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Prosecutor Wright's Facebook page is part of campaign
Appointed Sangamon County State's Attorney DAN WRIGHT has taken to social media, with his Facebook page providing links …
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Second round of Reisch Beer hits shelves Thursday, third batch in works
Those who came up short in their pursuit of Reisch Gold Top Beer early last month will have another chance for a taste o…
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Proponents say $40K minimum salary for Illinois teachers would help address shortages
More than 60 percent of Illinois public school districts have a starting annual salary for teachers of less than $40,000…
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Springfield man charged with attempted escape after allegedly pretending to be a different inmate
A Sangamon County Jail inmate was charged with attempted escape on Wednesday after he allegedly pretended to be a differ…
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